Review: Yeedi C12 Combo: Robot, Stick vac, handheld + wet cleaner

First we had robot vacuums, then we had robot vacuums that could clean themselves … now we’re getting still more in a robot vacuum package. Meet the Yeedi C12 Combo. You could call this the Transformer of the robot vacuum world thanks to its versatility, multiple cleaning options, and quick change-abilities—all in one package.

Review: Yeedi C12 Combo: Robot, Stick vac, handheld + wet cleaner

In this clever kit you not only get a robot vacuum, which you could refer to as the Optimus Prime of the package, but you also get a 2-in-1 convertible stick-to-handheld vacuum that empties itself too AND this entirely new offering comes with a unique new mopping device that’s the first of its kind I’ve ever seen… and I review a LOT of floor cleaners… If I’m keeping up with my transformers metaphors, this light and nimble gadget is Bumblebee.

Watch my video about Yeedi C12 Combo

In this review I’m going to test out the entire kit here in my home over a couple of weeks. I’ll show you all the different things that can do, and we’ll take a look at what it’s best at, and what it shouldn’t be used for. I’ll wrap things up with the pros and the cons and let you know if I think I can recommend this device for you. I’d like to thank Yeedi for sponsoring this video. While they have paid me for my time, they have not told me what I have to say or can’t say about this kit and I got to test it out on my own so you can consider these thoughts my own.

What you get

Yeedi is referring to this set as a “COMBOT” which I think is clever . There is a lot to unpack here in the relatively small box so let’s get to it…
There is a compact handheld vacuum motor with attached dust bin that’s first out of the gate, and the C12 robot vacuum is also in here underneath you’ll find some of the other components including the main motorized vacuuming brush for the stick vacuum as well as a extension tube. The self cleaning and charging station is the largest item in the bottom of the box.

Breaking out the rest of the components, there’s also a special wet cleaning tank and two washable and reusable pads, and how these get used is going to be quite different from what we’ve typically seen in robot vacuums, so stick with me.
The other two key components are a plastic base for the robot and a base for the vacuum components.
And there’s one last hidden surprise. If you remove the door panel on the left-hand side of the base, you’ll find two additional vacuum accessories; the dust brush and crevice tool. These cleverly store inside the base so there’s no stray pieces floating around.

Set Up & assembly

You’ll have a few steps to take care of to get your Combot ready to use. Place the base station in a clear area near a plug and connect it to power.
Attach the two base plates and then you’ll need to remove a small silicone stopper from the side of the machine and twist in the plastic bracket which will hold the stick vacuum attachment.

Then you can set the motor handle for the stick vacuum in it’s dock which not only keeps it charged but also empties the dust bin anytime it’s replaced. Lastly, place the robot in it’s mini garage to charge up, and thois is where the bot will also empty itself.

Once it has some juice you can connected to the Yeedi app which is where you can automate a lot of your cleaning. All you really need to do is follow the steps in the app to connect it to your home’s Wi-Fi which I had done in about two minutes.

Then let your robot create a virtual map of your home by roaming around the house for less than 10 minutes. Once it’s had a chance to scan your space it will generate a highly accurate map which you can now use to handle room specific cleaning and create cleaning schedules.

About Yeedi C12 Combo

The Yeedi C12 Combo is a part of Yeedi’s C12 midrange robot vacuum series which consists of four variants at the time of writing. The C12 Combo is the most expensive variant of the bunch since it comes with the stick vacuum and accessories while the base model C12 gives you just the vacuum itself plus charging-only dock (though it’s a steal at about $299 USD).

Let’s dig in on each of the two main components, and tackle the different cleaning scenarios you can use them for.

Yeedi C12 Robot Vacuum: Robot floor vacuuming

Scenario:

Your in-laws are coming for dinner and you’re behind on the cooking. The solution? Ask your voice assistant to send out the C2 combo robot to clean the floor. To make it even quicker you can get your robot to just focus on the areas they’ll see.

The C12 Combo robot is incredibly capable at vacuuming… Because that’s it’s main focus. Like some other robot floor cleaners which will also mop, this version is dedicated to vacuuming only so it’s able to do a really good and thorough job. Particularly when used on its highest suction power it can easily tackle things like cracker crumbs, oats, rice and cornmeal on both carpets, rugs, and hard floors. If you like an extra clean floor, you can even have it automatically do two passes over an entire room which turns in already thorough job into a pristine clean.

Yeedi Stick Vacuum

Scenario:

Having a robot vacuum means never having to worry about the mess… Particularly if you have pets that shed. But what do you do about the pet hair that can float off into the corners, or into narrow spaces your robot vacuum just can’t access? That’s where the two in one stick vacuum comes in.

Depending on what you need to vacuum you can add the extension tube to create a full length stick vacuum along with the motorized brush head, or you can clip several of the accessories right into the motor handle and run this as a highly portable handheld vacuum.

What you can expect from the stick vac is a versatile little cleaner that can fill in some holes a robot vacuum can’t handle, like vacuuming tighter spots, or corners, but the stick vacuum unlike the robot can also unlock a whole new level of vacuuming allowing you to tackle upholstery, baseboards and walls—not to mention messes out in the car.

The 95 watts worth of power in this brush is better for lighter messes, or, like I said, to filling in the gaps the robot isn’t designed for.
With a ZeroTangle roller brush and its V-shaped spiral design and comb teeth, it’s also ideal for homes with shedding pets and long-haired humans.

Mop Add-on

The newest element to this transformational floor cleaner is that there is a wet cleaning attachment for it, but unlike other bots this is not an attachment for the robot… Here it will be connected to the stick vacuum, transforming it into a dual-purpose, twin cleaning solution.

How does it work?

The mopping cartridge consists of a boxy water tank which you can fill with fresh water and a bit of cleaning solution. Rinse the reusable cloth pad and wring it out to get going, then attach it to the bottom of the cartridge, and then click the wheels of the motorized brush into the opening.

What this then gets you is a damp floor mop which can swiffer away finer dust particles. It will be important to note that the mopping cartridge is simply a damp cloth, and there is no liquid suction, so this combination should not be used to vacuum or mop wet messes.

Mopping tank.

I was surprised to find it actually does a pretty good job at wiping up the floor while vacuuming, and definitley sets it apart from traditional vacuums, mops, or robots. The water flow is substantial yet well measured and it’s a good way to give your floors a quick wipe.

Even if you’ve got smaller dried on spills, this mopping plate is quite well equipped to help tackle it. So not only are you getting a thorough vacuum, but you’re getting a cleaning wipe also.

The vacuum is outstanding at hard floors and carpets, and quite adapt at getting into the folds of our sofa. The attachments also do a great job at baseboards and out of the way corners like the space behind a door.

Out in the car, it’s an ideal small space companion for hoovering up crumbs.
The best part is that when you return the vacuum to the docking station it will automatically empty the dustbin. That means you’re always starting with a clean vacuum.

All-in-One Charging Station

Speaking of the auto-emptying, Yeedi C12 Combo’s charging station is easily the most innovative component of the bundle because it takes very little space and is cleverly designed to keep the the Combot parts neat, tidy, and within reach without interfering with the robot vacuum’s ability to dock when needed.

The vacuum motor easily slots in the top of the station to charge the battery while the arm and floor component attaches to the side.

Both the stick and robot vacuum components unload their onboard bins automatically to the same 1.5-liter bagless dustbin. The bonus here is that you can just empty this straight into a garbage and never need to worry about paying for or finding replacements for disposable vacuum bags.

The station also uses HEPA filters to keep the vacuums’ suction power at peak performance and prevent dust from re-entering your space. The station’s dustbin filter has a nice red accent which adds some identity to the overall look.

Overall Thoughts: Yeedi C12 Combo

If you don’t have a robot vacuum or a stick vacuum and you don’t want to blow your budget figuring out the best type of vacuums for your situation—or worse— buying three devices to solve all your cleaning woes, the Yeedi C12 Combo is a convenient, affordable 3-in-one floor solution.

I do love the concept of a “COMBOT” so let’s go over the pros and cons of this device.

On the pro side there’s a lot of versatility in this kit. You’re getting a convenient robot vacuum as well as a handheld vacuum and full sized stick vacuum all in one. That you can also add a special wet cleaning cartridge to give your floors a wipe just takes things another step further.
The included stick vacuum is a great way to fill in the gaps where a robot just can’t go and it’s convenient that everything can stay stored together. It cleans well and with advanced robot vacuum features like scheduling, home mapping and room identification as well as the ability to avoid getting stalled by tangles, Yeedi C12 is smart too.

On the cons side, some may not love the way the base station holds all its components. It could come across as a bit haphazard but it’s easy to see Yeedi tried to keep things as compact and streamlined as possible.

In terms of other possible downsides, if you were looking for a robot vacuum that also handles the mopping, you could check out Yeedi Cube, which I’ve reviewed.

Some folks may also not appreciate that you can’t mop up full wet spills with this device, but since that’s not at all what it’s designed to do, there’s absolutely no points deducted here.

In short, if you’re looking for multiple floor cleaning solutions on a budget, you should definitely check out Yeedi C12 Combo.

The full kit sells regularly for about $899USD, but you should check for any promotions the company is offering as you might be able to land one at a steep discount: Special offer: Sale Price is $569.99 Use Code ‘tgcYeedi’ until December 2 to get 5% off.

You can also check out some other cleaning options from Yeedi, like the Cube I mentioned, Yeedi M12 Pro +, or the Yeedi C12 Pro +. Or see what’s new on Yeedi’s website.